FCC Reviews Paperwork to Cut Time and Costs
Published Date: 4/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC is checking in on some paperwork rules to make sure they’re useful and not too much work, especially for small businesses. They want your thoughts on how to make these forms easier and better. If you have ideas, send them in by June 29, 2026, so the FCC can keep things running smoothly without wasting anyone’s time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
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